Audit standards

An Ontario court placed the firm and owner Ben Borgers on probation for two years for unlicensed, unregistered audit work, and ordered both to pay fines.

The commission approved proposals from the PCAOB around contributory liability, the responsibilities of the auditor, and technology-assisted data analysis.

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board issued new advice for auditing smaller companies.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board levied sanctions against firms in the U.S., Canada and the United Arab Emirates for violating various rules and standards.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's amendments will make it easier to hold auditors accountable for violations, among other things.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has reappointed Erica Williams to another term as chairperson of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board levied sanctions and $150,000 in penalties against L&L CPAs and three of its auditors.

The practice aid provides information on auditing the valuation of cryptoassets and audit procedures surrounding their existence, rights and obligations.

The report highlights the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants' yearly accomplishments and outlines future plans, like focusing on sustainability.

The Center for Audit Quality wants the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board to postpone sending two of its newly approved standards, on quality control and auditor responsibilities, to the SEC for final approval.